While University Hospitals doctors and nurses care for a patients body, its often a volunteer that can help bring a smile to that patients face. Volunteers are an integral part of the UH family, and are needed at all of our hospitals. A UH volunteer can contribute in many different capacities, whether its delivering reading or craft materials to our patients, reading to sick children or visiting with a therapy dog through our Pet Pals program. There is also a program designed specifically for teen volunteers, as well as behind-the-scenes volunteer opportunities, such as assisting with clerical work. No matter where your strengths lie, there is sure to be a volunteer opportunity thats perfect for you. Help make a difference and better the lives of patients at UH.
At UH, we know that great health care starts with understanding the needs of patients and families. That is why we have Patient and Family Partnership Councils (PFPCs). These volunteer groups partner with the hospital to enhance the health care experience for patients and their families.
Today, University Hospitals is one of the nations leading health care systems, providing patient-centered care that meets the highest standards for quality and patient safetyand have received numerous awards and recognitionsfrom some of the most prestigious institutions in the country for our leadership and exceptional patient outcomes. As an accountable care organization, we foster long-term patient-provider relationships that help promote preventive care, increase wellness and healthy behaviors, decrease emergency episodes, and prevent hospitalizations.
Committed to advanced care and advanced caring, University Hospitals offers the regions largest network of primary care physicians, outpatient centers and hospitals. The System also includes a network of specialty care physicians, skilled nursing, elder health, rehabilitation and home care services, managed care and insurance programs, occupational health & wellness, and the most comprehensive behavioral health services in the region.
The Systems 1032-bed, tertiary medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is an affiliate of Case Western Reserve University. Included on UHs main campus are University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Childrens Hospital, among the nations best childrens hospitals; and University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, part of National Cancer Institute-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center at Case Western Reserve University (the nation's highest designation).
More than 28,000 physicians and employees constitute University Hospitals and its partnership hospitals, making it Northeast Ohios second largest private sector employer. UH performs more than 10.8 million outpatient procedures and over 142,000 inpatient discharges annually.
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center has been recognized as a Best Hospital for 2020-21 by U.S. News & World Report. UH Cleveland Medical Center ranked in seven of 12 adult specialties. It is ranked third among all hospitals in Ohio.
The annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings, now in their 31st year, are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or for common elective procedures.
Additionally, its Geriatrics and Pulmonology & Lung Surgery specialties were designated as high performing. U.S. News also named UH Cleveland Medical Center as high-performing for nine common adult procedures and conditions.
The rankings reflect the tireless efforts of our physicians, nurses, caregivers and volunteers in providing care to patients with the most serious and complex needs. We thank them for their hard work and dedication that have made this achievement possible, and for their unwavering support during these unusual times for our mission: To Heal. To Teach. To Discover, said Thomas F. Zenty III, Chief Executive Officer of University Hospitals.
For the 2020-21 rankings and ratings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 medical centers nationwide in 16 specialties and10 procedures and conditions. In the 16 specialty areas, 134 hospitals were ranked in at least one specialty. In rankings by state and metro area, U.S. News recognized best regional hospitals based on high performing rankings across multiple areas of care.
We are proud to be ranked among the best in Ohio and the U.S., said Daniel Simon, MD, President of UH Cleveland Medical Center, and Chief Clinical and Scientific Officer for UH. We have a dedicated team of caregivers who excel in the care of our patients while also teaching the next generation of doctors and nurses, and making advances in medical research.
Cliff Megerian, MD, President of UH, said, I see great things for UH Cleveland Medical Center and the UH system in the coming year, as we work to manage the Covid pandemic and continue to care for patients and their medical needs. Northeast Ohioans should be proud of UH and the healthcare quality that exists in this region.
For more than 30 years, U.S. News & World Report has been helping patients, along with the help of their physicians, identify the Best Hospitals in an array of specialties, procedures and conditions, said Ben Harder, managing editor and chief of health analysis at U.S. News. The hospitals that rise to the top of our rankings and ratings have deep medical expertise, and each has built a track record of delivering good outcomes for patients.
The U.S. News Best Hospitals methodologies in most areas of care are based largely on objective measures such as risk-adjusted survival and discharge-to-home rates, volume, and quality of nursing, among other care-related indicators.
Last month, U.S. News & World Report ranked UH Rainbow Babies & Childrens Hospital among Americas Best Childrens Hospitals in eight pediatric specialties, four of which rank in the top 25. UH Rainbows ranked medical and surgical specialties include orthopedics, pulmonology, diabetes & endocrinology, cancer, urology, neonatology, nephrology, and gastroenterology & GI surgery.
Delivering on our mission To Heal. To Teach. To Discover. requires a continuous and ongoing commitment to excellence. As an innovative integrated delivery system, University Hospitals Health System (UH) offers patients the latest and best technology and treatment methods. By pursuing the newest and best technologies, hiring and retaining highly skilled staff, and promoting a culture of safety and excellence, UH has forged an impressive quality record.
At UH, we understand that when patients make decisions about their health care, one of the most important decisions of all, they want reliable, standardized information about the performance and quality of the services they are seeking. UH participates in a variety of initiatives intended to help consumers and employers compare health care providers and facilities.